Do you like to travel off the beaten path?\u00a0 Pick up a copy of UNESCO’s new travel guide for its World Heritage sites, and get inspired!<\/p>\n
According to this article in the Detroit Free Press, UNESCO World Heritage sites are special places around the globe that are “culturally or environmentally important to the world.” The list, which includes 878 sites and is still growing, includes everything from tiny villages to ancient archaeological sites and\u00a0 breath-taking mountain ranges.<\/p>\n
There are even some tour companies that specialize in taking travelers to World Heritage Sites (which can sometimes be hard to get to on your own.) World Heritage Tours<\/a> hosts guided tours for travelers to World Heritage sites all over the world. They have a large menu of options available, including African safaris,\u00a0 tours of ancient Greece, tours of the Egyptian pyramids, and tours of lesser-known but still interesting historical sites like\u00a0 the Caucasus region.<\/p>\n The US has its fair share of World Heritage sites, too. For example, Yellowstone, the Smokies and Monticello are all on the list. However, if you want to visit World Heritage sites in other countries, you will need to apply for a US passport first.<\/p>\n Ideally, you should apply for a US passport as soon as possible if you don’t already have one. Passport processing can take at least 6 weeks for normal processing and at least 3 weeks for the government’s expedited service.<\/p>\n If you need to get your passport more quickly, the easiest way is to use a private passport expediting service like RushMyPassport. You’ll get personal service from a trained passport specialist and help with the paperwork. Plus, we’ll deliver your application directly to the US Department of State for lighting-fast processing-often as quick as 24 hours!<\/p>\n